Bomb (Air Delivered)

Bomb (Air Delivered) event in Isle of Wight, Nunwell near Brading area, United Kingdom on Sat 24th September 2022

24th September 2022

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A WWII bomb shell has been found dumped in a ditch in the East Wight overnight. The unexploded shell was found by a dog walker last night (Friday) just metres from the road. It is believed that the shell was dug up somewhere else and transported to its current location in Nunwell where it’s been placed in a white plastic bag. Police were alerted, and have been guarding the shell overnight whilst they await bomb disposal from the mainland.

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Isle of Wight ( Nunwell near Brading area )

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